THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2020/2021

Information in the Degree Programme Tables may still be subject to change in response to Covid-19

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Physics and Astronomy : Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy)

Undergraduate Course: Physics Year Abroad level 10 (PHYS10092)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Physics and Astronomy CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)
Course typeYear Abroad AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThis course, together with course Physics Year Abroad Level 11 (which must also be taken), constitutes 12 months full-time study at an approved university/research facility outside the UK. The two courses are Year 4 curricula for students on the MPhys degree programme Physics with a Year Abroad. During the period students undertake an extended research project on a topic agreed with their host supervisor. Taught courses may also be attended and may be chosen from those available at the university at an appropriate level and relevance to students' interests and degree programme. Assessment consists of a literature survey related to the project, a written project report, an oral presentation and aspects of performance in the project.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites Students MUST also take: Physics Year Abroad level 11 (PHYS11051)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2020/21, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Placement Study Abroad Hours 588, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 0 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 100% coursework
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Year Abroad course, it is expected that students will:
1. execute a significant research project within the discipline of physics;
2. demonstrate a critical understanding of the background, theories and concepts relating to the work undertaken during the year;
3. demonstrate competence in a range of routine and advanced skills (technical, IT, etc.) appropriate to the project;
4. successfully communicate formally (presentations, reports, etc) and informally with peers and specialists within the work environment;
5. consolidate on academic physics covered in earlier parts of the degree programme;
6. develop and enhance understanding of the culture of the host country over an extended period.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Annette Ferguson
Tel:
Email: ferguson@roe.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Grace Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 5310
Email: Grace.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Combined Course Timetable
Prospectuses
Important Information